2004 Audi A3 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Audi A3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 605 kg more than 2004 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A3 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |